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we won that game defensively. >> no doubt about that. washington now 9-7 since wahl's return. those were great highlights, so let's show you some more. it's something i hope will become tradition here on friday. we called our fave5. featuring local sports teams, compliments of my producer. all right, here we go. number five. this is maryland's alex. i call him the ukrainian obliterator. he says, your manuscript won't be needed here. he's a publisher. terps win by 5. not many highlights, but mike hit me with your best shot. this is always a highlight. rg3 walking, talking, without any crutches. no limp brought home the rookie of the year. that is number 3 on our highlight reel. number two, john wahl back to wednesday night. he tells carmelo anthony, man, get that out of here. please. and you know it's laundry day. >> number one, super bowl, a lot of highlights from this one. joe flacco escaped. bolden making the great catch right here, and the toe tap. 33-yards, ravens win super bowl xlvii. if the ravens cut him, he'll retire. how about that? >> with more great highlights from
we won that game defensively. >> no doubt about that. washington now 9-7 since wahl's return. those were great highlights, so let's show you some more. it's something i hope will become tradition here on friday. we called our fave5. featuring local sports teams, compliments of my producer. all right, here we go. number five. this is maryland's alex. i call him the ukrainian obliterator. he says, your manuscript won't be needed here. he's a publisher. terps win by 5. not many highlights,...
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this is reality. >> reporter: and angry defense secretary on the consequences of the automatic cuts to american defense. >> they would degrade our ability to respond to crisis precisely at a time of rising instability across the globe. >> reporter: usa today obtained documents spelling out some of the cuts. >> they say that readiness is affected because they can't train and they can't sail ships as often. >> reporter: the 5,000 crew members on the uss truman will be staying in norfolk. >> we'll be able to take care of our responsibilities in afghanistan. but if something else came up say in syria or libya, it wouldn't necessarily be an automatic thing that we would be able to send troops or equipment. >> reporter: no money for military air shows like we see at andrews. no fly overs at sporting events like the superbowl or at nats part. >> we don't have the money for that. >> reporter: and for the troops themselves, david martin of cbs. >> troops in the field would take a hit in the pocket. a plan pay raise would be cut nearly in half. >> reporter: and civilian defense workers. >> we wi
this is reality. >> reporter: and angry defense secretary on the consequences of the automatic cuts to american defense. >> they would degrade our ability to respond to crisis precisely at a time of rising instability across the globe. >> reporter: usa today obtained documents spelling out some of the cuts. >> they say that readiness is affected because they can't train and they can't sail ships as often. >> reporter: the 5,000 crew members on the uss truman will...
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it begins with $55 billion from defense and $27 billion in domestic programs. more than a million jobs could go away. president obama suggested tuesday an alternative for congress. >> they should at least pass a smaller package of spending cuts and tax reforms that would delay the economically damaging effects of the see quester. >> reporter: but local contractors say enough with the temporary measures. >> the uncertainty is worse than the cuts. >> private sector companies are like living organisms. we can adapt but we need to know what the living conditions are going to be in order for us to adapt and we don't have that right now. >> reporter: so how do contractors deal? >> one of our own issued a preemptive layoff notice just yesterday. in other words they sent letters to 15 of their impose saying you're out of a job in a couple of weeks unless things get better, even though there's funding right now for that work. >> reporter: for many workers dependent on the defense department. >> the people who are employed now don't know whether they're going to have a j
it begins with $55 billion from defense and $27 billion in domestic programs. more than a million jobs could go away. president obama suggested tuesday an alternative for congress. >> they should at least pass a smaller package of spending cuts and tax reforms that would delay the economically damaging effects of the see quester. >> reporter: but local contractors say enough with the temporary measures. >> the uncertainty is worse than the cuts. >> private sector...
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and we do note that tomorrow's hearing is about defense access to more information about that witness. we just don't know which one. at d.c. superior court, bruce leshan, wusa9. >>> the verdict is guilty for a baltimore man accused in a murder that made national headlines. michael johnson was convicted of second-degree murder today for the death of phylicia barnes. barnes naked body was found floating in the river. the teenager vanished two years ago. she was the former boyfriend of barnes' half sister. >>> the man accused of opening fire inside the headquarters of a conservative christian lobbying group pled guilty today. among other things, floyd pled guilty to one federal count of crossing state lines with guns and ammunition. he was tackled during the shooting by a security guard in the lobby of the family research council building. the u.s. attorney says if it weren't for the heroic actions of leo action, he would have gone on to kill a lot of people. he is scheduled to be sentenced april 29. >>> d.c. mayor, vince gray, will spend $100 million on affordable housing. that sounds l
and we do note that tomorrow's hearing is about defense access to more information about that witness. we just don't know which one. at d.c. superior court, bruce leshan, wusa9. >>> the verdict is guilty for a baltimore man accused in a murder that made national headlines. michael johnson was convicted of second-degree murder today for the death of phylicia barnes. barnes naked body was found floating in the river. the teenager vanished two years ago. she was the former boyfriend of...
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expected some tough questions on capitol hill as he tries to get confirmed as the next secretary of defense. his former republican colleagues asking about his past statements, a bunch of them, including israel and the troop surge during the war in iraq. he told them that no one vote or statement defines him. hagel is expected to be confirmed next week despite opposition from some of his former colleagues. >>> today is hillary clinton's last day of secretary of state. she'll be meeting at the white house and say goodbye to her staff before she leaves. john kerry will be sworn in as the new secretary of state in a private ceremony coming up this afternoon. >>> the government will now be able to borrow hundreds of billions of dollars more to pay the nation's bill. the senate passed the bill to raise the debt ceiling. without it, the government would have to default on obligations as soon as mid- february. >>> one of d.c.'s area neighborhood advisory commissioners wants to limit the sale of ski masks. >> this comes after several people were robbed by gunmen wearing ski masks. gary nurenberg has
expected some tough questions on capitol hill as he tries to get confirmed as the next secretary of defense. his former republican colleagues asking about his past statements, a bunch of them, including israel and the troop surge during the war in iraq. he told them that no one vote or statement defines him. hagel is expected to be confirmed next week despite opposition from some of his former colleagues. >>> today is hillary clinton's last day of secretary of state. she'll be meeting...
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they need the nation's leading defense. marcus with the flush. the hokies 2-8. they lose today by 10 to georgia tech. hasn't been a banner year for west virginia either. bob huggins. get 17, win 63-50. all right, some hockey now. the washington capitals have five points. let me say that again, five points. they played 11 games. so that isn't good. what's wrong? i think you would say, you can point to a lot of things, primarily the lack of training camp, but isn't that an excuse by now? i think so, and so does the general manager. he has a theory. undisciplined hockey, now normally that would imply a coaching problem, but not in this case. he told reporters this is all on the players, not the coaches, and he pointed to one specific thing. >> the issue with our club right now in my mind is all these penalties were taken. it's too much. >> we are working hard, we are trying to work, but we have to work smart. as a result, we tend to take penalties and getting killed on them. >> at home tonight, the verison center is a happy place to be these days when the ice is up
they need the nation's leading defense. marcus with the flush. the hokies 2-8. they lose today by 10 to georgia tech. hasn't been a banner year for west virginia either. bob huggins. get 17, win 63-50. all right, some hockey now. the washington capitals have five points. let me say that again, five points. they played 11 games. so that isn't good. what's wrong? i think you would say, you can point to a lot of things, primarily the lack of training camp, but isn't that an excuse by now? i think...
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. >> reporter: and civilian defense workers. >> we will furlough as many as 800,000 d.o.d. civilians around the country for up to 22 days. they could face a 20% cut in their salary. you don't think that's going to impact our economy? >> reporter: how does that work? one scenario, take one day a week off without pay until the new fiscal year begins in october unless, that is, congress find as way to stop it before march 1. gary nurenberg, wusa9. >> president obama's pick to be the next head of the c.i.a. heads to capitol hill today for some confirmation hearings and they're expected to be pretty interesting. john brennan is expected to face tough questions regarding america's policy for drone attacks. a justice department memo about drone attacks was leaked this week and it spells out obama's orders to kill americans working with al qaeda. some want to question brendan about the policy because he's considered the architect of america's drone program. >>> the president has directed the justice department to hand over the classified information about these drone strikes. it wi
. >> reporter: and civilian defense workers. >> we will furlough as many as 800,000 d.o.d. civilians around the country for up to 22 days. they could face a 20% cut in their salary. you don't think that's going to impact our economy? >> reporter: how does that work? one scenario, take one day a week off without pay until the new fiscal year begins in october unless, that is, congress find as way to stop it before march 1. gary nurenberg, wusa9. >> president obama's pick...
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economy, to defense, to a whole list of things. >> defense is something that is definitely having some growing concerns. people keep asking the question, are we going to be safe if these cuts do in fact hit this year. the military is facing down $46 billion in defense spending cuts this year, most of that is due to sequestration which of course are those automatic spending cuts that will hit the federal government starting march 1 if congress doesn't act quickly to stop them. our partners at u.s.a. today obtained some of the planned cuts to the armed forces. they include the air force planning to cut aircraft maintenance by a third, support would be cut to more than 30 weapons systems. and the pentagon announced yesterday that the 5,000 crew members of the u.s.s. truman will be staying in norfolk and not deploying to the persian gulf saving hundreds of millions of dollars. outgoing defense secretary leon panetta spoke to u.s. d.a. about these concerns -- "u.s.a. today" about his concerns with these cuts. >> if something else came up in syria or mali or in libya, it wouldn't necessarily
economy, to defense, to a whole list of things. >> defense is something that is definitely having some growing concerns. people keep asking the question, are we going to be safe if these cuts do in fact hit this year. the military is facing down $46 billion in defense spending cuts this year, most of that is due to sequestration which of course are those automatic spending cuts that will hit the federal government starting march 1 if congress doesn't act quickly to stop them. our partners...
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coming up, the defense secretary sounds the alarm about the real thing. the budget crisis for the military and federal spending cuts take effect. >>> but first, income tax season is bad enough, but now it's easy for crooks to e file using your name, social, and fake w-2. somebody does this to you, it can be devastating. it's on the rise. we find it alarming, you will, >>> it's tax season now, but imagine trying to file your taxes only to find out someone beat you to it. it's a nightmarish reality for millions of americans and many of them are your neighbors. a crime where you can be victimized over and over again. according to the treasury inspector general for tax administration, nearly 1.2 million cases were reported to the irs in 2012. and tonight, the two people you're about to hear from say they now live in constant fear. >> my counselor gave me a call on the telephone and said we couldn't file electronically. >> irs granted jonathan again an extension to file his 2011 tax. he needed the time to grieve. she was full of life, even as a brain tumor too
coming up, the defense secretary sounds the alarm about the real thing. the budget crisis for the military and federal spending cuts take effect. >>> but first, income tax season is bad enough, but now it's easy for crooks to e file using your name, social, and fake w-2. somebody does this to you, it can be devastating. it's on the rise. we find it alarming, you will, >>> it's tax season now, but imagine trying to file your taxes only to find out someone beat you to it. it's a...
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defensively they are still struggling a lot. >> the goal tending, what's going on there? they are 27th in the league with goals given up. >> i think it is more of the people in front of them that they have not had a lot of help defensively. you have a guy like john carlson that has been on ice for 21 goals this year. the caps only have 23 goals total. so they are not getting a lot of help in front of them. >> a rough thing for them. we'll see if they could rebound again tonight in pittsburgh. wusa will re >>> it's time for cool schools and tonight students at one are focusing on traffic safety. they are literally saving lives. >> reporter: busy intersections could have a disaster of consequences. >> and you are just distracted. you need to get the word out that it isnot fair. >> reporter:tht of the top ten accident prone areas at the county for pedestrians. >> and you have people that are right here and then the cool zone. you know, they go into the belt way. honestly a very busy street. we have chipotle across the street so you know students are going to cross the street
defensively they are still struggling a lot. >> the goal tending, what's going on there? they are 27th in the league with goals given up. >> i think it is more of the people in front of them that they have not had a lot of help defensively. you have a guy like john carlson that has been on ice for 21 goals this year. the caps only have 23 goals total. so they are not getting a lot of help in front of them. >> a rough thing for them. we'll see if they could rebound again...
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federal agencies have to cut up to 10% from their budgets and that's why the defense department plans to four low starting in april -- furlough starting in april. employees would stay home without pay one day each week essentially a 20% pay cut. other agencies including the faa and national parks are talking about furloughs to tens of thousands. and it's no surprise private companies in the washington area that serve the government are also expected to furlough or cut jobs or pay. and we've already seen a pullback in our local economy. this is not a new thing over the past 20 months, the washington area has lost up to 8900 federal positions and the region is no longer one of the top economies in the country. now ranking in the middle of the pack for cities nationwide. so knowing all this, and knowing congress might at the last second step in with another quick fix, this is what you need to do this weekend. you need to check your rainy day fund. ideally you need six months of expenses in there and you need to figure out where you can cut from your bills if all of a sudden you get furlo
federal agencies have to cut up to 10% from their budgets and that's why the defense department plans to four low starting in april -- furlough starting in april. employees would stay home without pay one day each week essentially a 20% pay cut. other agencies including the faa and national parks are talking about furloughs to tens of thousands. and it's no surprise private companies in the washington area that serve the government are also expected to furlough or cut jobs or pay. and we've...
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defense is great. starting to make shots. we really came together as a team. we didn't get the game against florida state but tonight we executed well and won. >> georgetown hosting st. john's. aaron bowen just caught air force one. he was a guy last week who had the big game-winning tip. great game. following it up today. hoyas win 68-56. and the wizards going down tonight in san antonio. the game tomorrow. it's time for some football. >> absolutely. want to recap for us. >>> we still have a few more snow showers through the overnight and into sunday morning. but by the afternoon, we're in the clear, so you don't have to worry about making it to your superbowl party, if that's where you're heading tomorrow night. >> speaking of a party. let's go back to new orleans and the maxim party. who is this lady here? anybody you recognize, dave? >> is that snooki? >> i don't think so. >> i don't think so. >> you didn't recognize her? >> no. >> at least not from that view. thanks for watching, everybody. you can get updates online, of course. we'll see you back here to
defense is great. starting to make shots. we really came together as a team. we didn't get the game against florida state but tonight we executed well and won. >> georgetown hosting st. john's. aaron bowen just caught air force one. he was a guy last week who had the big game-winning tip. great game. following it up today. hoyas win 68-56. and the wizards going down tonight in san antonio. the game tomorrow. it's time for some football. >> absolutely. want to recap for us....
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sources are telling 9news that his defense team may ask for a new trial in the 2001 murder of washington intern chandra levy because one witness's testimony is now in question and that is essentially why this issue and this case is back in the forefront after so many years. the question is, which government witness are we talking about? so certainly lots of questions surrounding the resurgence of this case. we'll have the possibilities and what lawyers are talking about, about this case now being in the forefront after so many years. back to you. >> delia goncalves live outside d.c. superior court. we'll hear more from her later on in the graft. >>> coming up on 5:04. floyd corkins now admits he intended to kill as many people as possible last summer. corkins pleaded guilty yesterday to opening fire insides the northwest -- inside the northwest headquarters of a d.c. lobbying group. he said he targeted the family research council because it opposes gay marriage. the security guard corkins shot in the arm grabbed the gun, kept him from shooting anyone else. the security guard is fine. cor
sources are telling 9news that his defense team may ask for a new trial in the 2001 murder of washington intern chandra levy because one witness's testimony is now in question and that is essentially why this issue and this case is back in the forefront after so many years. the question is, which government witness are we talking about? so certainly lots of questions surrounding the resurgence of this case. we'll have the possibilities and what lawyers are talking about, about this case now...
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last stand for the defense. for his efforts, joe flacco was named mvp. >> fans mopped baltimore streets celebrating the ravens win. wusa9 reporter delia goncalves is live from the satellite center with more. hi, delia. >> reporter: hi, andrea. one fan told a reporter last night, 90% of the party last night was for retired ray lewis. only 10% was for the city of baltimore. but folks were out partying 100% and more. take a look at some video that we shot. amazing crowds last night in the city of baltimore. shouting, jumping, high fiving, just partying hard last night in the streets. police prepared for those massive crowds, though, shutting down streets, deploying extra officers around the city. police watched the partiers via mounted cameras throughout the city and via helicopter. some folks were seen spotted rocking a car. when a group was spotted on camera looting a 7-leverren, officers -- 7-eleven, officers on horseback were dispatched to clear the crowd. but no major incidents or injuries during last night's
last stand for the defense. for his efforts, joe flacco was named mvp. >> fans mopped baltimore streets celebrating the ravens win. wusa9 reporter delia goncalves is live from the satellite center with more. hi, delia. >> reporter: hi, andrea. one fan told a reporter last night, 90% of the party last night was for retired ray lewis. only 10% was for the city of baltimore. but folks were out partying 100% and more. take a look at some video that we shot. amazing crowds last night in...
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the ravens have always been known for their defense and they needed it at the end. the 49ers had come back after the blackout and were threatening to take the lead with just two minutes left in the game. but baltimore held firm. made a goal line stand and they won the game 34-31. as wusa9 reporter delia goncalves tells us, that sparked celebrations in charm city. hi, delia. >> reporter: hi. welcome back, andrea. good morning, mike. fans had waited a dozen years for a super bowl win and many of them couldn't contain themselves spilling out to the streets for a party that laked all night long. -- that lasted all night long. even the jones falls expressway were shut down last night due to these massive crowds. baltimore city mayor stephanie rollins blake asked fans to celebrate safely and behave with responsibility and respect, but there were a few bad apples, including these folks trying to topple over a car. another group looting a 7- eleven. our bruce johnson braved the streets, talked to fans indoors just as the game wrapped up last night. >> oh, my god, i don't th
the ravens have always been known for their defense and they needed it at the end. the 49ers had come back after the blackout and were threatening to take the lead with just two minutes left in the game. but baltimore held firm. made a goal line stand and they won the game 34-31. as wusa9 reporter delia goncalves tells us, that sparked celebrations in charm city. hi, delia. >> reporter: hi. welcome back, andrea. good morning, mike. fans had waited a dozen years for a super bowl win and...
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as for a new defense secretary, members of the senate armed services committee grilled nominee chuck hagel yesterday. hagel apologized for past controversial statements and defended his record of votes as a senator. if the senate did confirm hagel's nomination next week, wee become the first enlisted man and vietnam veteran to lead the pentagon. >>> frustrating commute home from work yesterday. they got stuck and after getting no instructions from metro, they took matters into their own hands. dozens of commuters wound up abandoning their green line trains and walking to their destinations last night. metro's general manager is apologizing properly policing -- apologizing promising some improvements. delia goncalves has more. >> reporter: good morning. it certainly was a big mess and it was a cold night for it. we talked to the manager at starbucks who is kitty corner from the navy yard metro station who says it looked like inauguration all over again with just swarms of people who were outside here at navy yard after the if fiasco happened inside. we'll take a look at some video and
as for a new defense secretary, members of the senate armed services committee grilled nominee chuck hagel yesterday. hagel apologized for past controversial statements and defended his record of votes as a senator. if the senate did confirm hagel's nomination next week, wee become the first enlisted man and vietnam veteran to lead the pentagon. >>> frustrating commute home from work yesterday. they got stuck and after getting no instructions from metro, they took matters into their...
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. >> senator warner blast defense contractors for their absence. i'm peggy fox. the latest on se se >>> tomorrow is the 9th of the month. you don't have to wait until then to call your buddy. annual mammogram and a visit to the doctor or nurse practitioner can make a difference when it comes to your breast health. you can also help fight cancer with a special bike ride this weekend. >> from vet mirror all the way to this mirror, full of spin bikes. 130 spin bikes. end over end, all facing this direction, and then three lead bikes. the instructor bikes in this column, that column, it's a sea of bikes. it's unbelievable vision to behold. >> that's adina. the manager in bethesda. he is excited about hosting sunday's cycle for survival. nearly 200 bikes will be in the gym. riders will be cycling all day long in two shifts. >> every bike is full with people that put themselves out there to stand for the possibility for a cure for cancer. >> mary will be on one of those stationary bikes sunday. she and her 16-member team will be getting a workout and celebrating months
. >> senator warner blast defense contractors for their absence. i'm peggy fox. the latest on se se >>> tomorrow is the 9th of the month. you don't have to wait until then to call your buddy. annual mammogram and a visit to the doctor or nurse practitioner can make a difference when it comes to your breast health. you can also help fight cancer with a special bike ride this weekend. >> from vet mirror all the way to this mirror, full of spin bikes. 130 spin bikes. end over...
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a judge in florida has rejected a defense request to delay george zimmerman's murder trial. zimmerman is the neighborhood watch volunteer accused of shooting 17-year-old trayvon martin last february. the teenager was unarmed. zimmerman's trial is scheduled to start in june. >>> authorities have revealed more about the hostage standoff in southeast alabama. it turns out there were two bombs inside that bunker where jimmy dykes was holding a 5- year-old boy. f.b.i. acts stormed that bunker monday, killed dykes. the boy whose first name is ethan is home safely with liz mom. today is his birthday. he turns 6. >>> the white house has confirmed the president will travel to israel, the west bank and jordan. this will be the first time he's visited israel since taking office four years ago. during last year's campaign, mitt romney claimed the president was not supportive of israel, a claim the white house denies. >>> well, the bitter cold is finally gone. >> now howard has a nice looking weekend for us in the seven-day forecast. details coming up we gotta sell the car. where would w
a judge in florida has rejected a defense request to delay george zimmerman's murder trial. zimmerman is the neighborhood watch volunteer accused of shooting 17-year-old trayvon martin last february. the teenager was unarmed. zimmerman's trial is scheduled to start in june. >>> authorities have revealed more about the hostage standoff in southeast alabama. it turns out there were two bombs inside that bunker where jimmy dykes was holding a 5- year-old boy. f.b.i. acts stormed that...
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san francisco's offense surged scoring 23 points in the final two quarters, but the ravens' defense and the retiring superstar ray lewis stopped the 49ers' final drive. >> baltimore, we coming home, baby! we did it! >> reporter: the longest super bowl in history featured several story lines, a battle between two head coaching brothers, joe flacco's mvp performance and a nonlip syncing performance from beyonce, but it was the power outage that provided the biggest twist. >> as she says, longest super bowl ever because of that power outage. the game lasted four hours and 14 minutes. >>> super bowl mvp joe flacco is a man of his word. after he left new orleans this morning he showed up at disney world. fans cheered as flacco joined mickey mouse for a parade down main street in his honor at disney's magic kingdom. after orlando it was on to new york city where joe flacco will be david letterman's guest on the late show. you can watch right here on wusa9 11:35 right after wusa9 news at 11:00. >>> president obama took his campaign to reduce gun violence to the midwest. in minneapolis today he
san francisco's offense surged scoring 23 points in the final two quarters, but the ravens' defense and the retiring superstar ray lewis stopped the 49ers' final drive. >> baltimore, we coming home, baby! we did it! >> reporter: the longest super bowl in history featured several story lines, a battle between two head coaching brothers, joe flacco's mvp performance and a nonlip syncing performance from beyonce, but it was the power outage that provided the biggest twist. >> as...
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and as an example the defense department plans to furlough employees starting in april. employees would have to stay home without pay one day each week which is essentially a 20% pay cut. private contractors are also expected to furlough or cut jobs or pay. and we've already seen a pullback in our local economy. over the past 20 months the washington area has lost 8900 federal positions. and the region no longer one of the top economies in the country. now ranking in the middle of the pack for cities nationwide. knowing all this, here's what i want you to do this weekend. check your rainy day funds. ideally you need six months of expenses in there and figure out where you can cut from your bills. dinners out, movies, concerts vacations, cable and cell phone bills are big budget ones, look at those and control the credit cards over the next couple of weeks, unfortunately this is not short-term problem. get this -- 52 president of the federal work force made an average salary of $146,000 in 2011. that is well ahead of the private sector and national averages and in a budge
and as an example the defense department plans to furlough employees starting in april. employees would have to stay home without pay one day each week which is essentially a 20% pay cut. private contractors are also expected to furlough or cut jobs or pay. and we've already seen a pullback in our local economy. over the past 20 months the washington area has lost 8900 federal positions. and the region no longer one of the top economies in the country. now ranking in the middle of the pack for...
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you know, i was there when sam nunn took on john tower who was nominated to be secretary of defense. and, of course, his number one defender, john's defender was john mccain back in those days. >> but this is part of how they feel about the iraq war too. >> and i've asked john mccain, i mean, what is this deal with you and chuck hagel. he says it's policy. it's all policy. so that's what he says. >> and, bob, nice bead this morning. i like that. you're always in the spirit. and who have you got coming up on sunday? >> we're going to have roger goodell, the commissioner of football. and i think it ought to be -- with all the questions about -- and especially with, you know, barack obama saying he'd have questions about whether his son would play if he had a son. so plenty to talk to the commissioner about. it's great to be in new orleans, let me also say that. >> great to have you. >> your kind of town. >> thank you, bob. >>> at the senate hearing hagel addressed the computer hacking. two major newspapers say chinese hackers infiltrated their computers for the last several months. >>>
you know, i was there when sam nunn took on john tower who was nominated to be secretary of defense. and, of course, his number one defender, john's defender was john mccain back in those days. >> but this is part of how they feel about the iraq war too. >> and i've asked john mccain, i mean, what is this deal with you and chuck hagel. he says it's policy. it's all policy. so that's what he says. >> and, bob, nice bead this morning. i like that. you're always in the spirit....